THE EDITOR, Sir: Today, I heard a caller telling the radio host about the brilliant people she knew, who studied at the University of Technology (UTech). She went on and on about these bright people at this famous UTech.
THE EDITOR, Sir: I wish, on behalf of the Michael Manley Foundation, to express our profound regret at the passing of Professor the Hon Rex Nettleford, a man from ordinary origins who contributed most extraordinarily during the past 50 years...
THE EDITOR, Sir: Prison riots in Jamaica are not unusual. This last prison riot was imminent. Two weeks ago I attempted to voice my concern with the minister of national security but he was not in office.
THE EDITOR, Sir: The media have been making much of the Munster matter in which the police were implicated in a large arms find. Apart from the initial curiosity, the country stopped talking about it within hours.
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir: As a former airline employee with a large US carrier, it was known that the most important aspect of an airline's carriage is its safety record. Air Jamaica stands out as the safest airline in the world and is regarded highly by other carriers...
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir:The undersigned organisations offer our deepest condolences at the sudden death of Rex Nettleford, professor emeritus, former vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies, and outstanding fighter for civil rights and against...
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Dear World Wise Partners:Can you please give us an update on the situation as it now stands with our investment?There was a time when there was a glimmer of hope.
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir:Shoulder to shoulder with C.L.R. James and Frank Worrell, in terms of their contribution to West Indian identity, must stand Rex Nettleford.
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THE EDITOR, Sir:Despite all its problems, Jamaica is still one of the best places on earth. The recent earthquake crisis in Haiti and the almost immediate response of Jamaican soldiers, doctors and aid workers is testimony ...
Published:Wednesday | February 10, 2010 | 12:00 AM
THe Editor, Sir: As a Haitian, my ears irk and my heart aches intolerably every time I hear my country being branded by the media as "the poorest nation in the western world".
The EDITOR, Sir: There appears to be a total disconnection between supply and billing at the National Water Commission (NWC). I had not received a single drop of water from this utility company between early September 2009 and up...
THE EDITOR, Sir: The recent find by the police of 19 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition and the revelation that police officers might be involved in the illegal activities of gun trafficking are of great concern...
THE EDITOR, Sir:I read with concern and understanding, a report in The Sunday Gleaner of February 7, that Corporate Area customers of the National Water Commission (NWC) served by the Mona and Hope water-treatment plants, will have their daily water...
THE EDITOR, Sir:The international relief and development community is now deployed in Haiti, with substantial funds having been mobilised. At this point people are talking of more than US$500 million.
THE EDITOR, Sir: I, too, would like to say congratulation to our police force with regards to their recent success in the guns and ammunition find. Let me say also that I am sure all this was not happening without notice....
THE EDITOR, Sir:I have been reading with interest the various comments re the purchase or take over of Air Jamaica, a move which I prefer to call a merger, as I understand the Jamaican Government is likely to take a minority position in Caribbean...
THE EDITOR, Sir: Economics was not one of my strong areas in university, but I nevertheless find it a stimulating subject area. In recent times, I've been toying with certain ideas as I try to make sense of the vicissitudes ...
The Editor, Sir:I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the police on their finding and arresting of persons, including one of their own, during the last week.
The Editor, Sir: Impatience can cause you to become irritable, stressed, dissatisfied and upset. If you lose patience easily, you may be considered to have an anger-management problem. You may exhibit outbursts of anger and disgust.
The Editor, Sir:As a Jamaican reading about and watching my Jamaica from Germany, I am always impressed by Ian Boyne's articles (though I do not always agree with some of his perspectives). After reading the article on Professor Rex Nettleford...
The Editor, Sir: I support the Government's decision to fully privatise Air Jamaica and remove the financial burden from Jamaican taxpayers. The Trinidadians and Caribbean Airlines seem to be the front-runners to take over the Jamaican Lovebird and I wish them well...
The Editor, Sir: The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is one of Jamaica's finest institutions with several highly-educated, hard-working and dedicated men and women. However, for several months the image of the JCF...
The Editor, Sir: I would like to respond to the letter 'Get serious about crime' in The Gleaner dated February 3.The writer, in the opening sentence, posited: "There is no sign that the Government or the police is aware...
